Japanese festivals

Valentine's Day [Festival] Valentine's Day is highly valued by young men and women in Japan. Usually on this day, girls will make their own chocolates or buy some refined chocolates and gifts for boyfriends or lovers. In addition, there is another behavior called Yili chocolate, which is also an activity of giving chocolates on Valentine's Day, except that the giver does not involve love, but takes this day to thank the usual care and help. In addition, there is a habit that boys send flowers anonymously to girls on this day.

White day [Festival] In the 3rd century AD, the Roman emperor set up Valentine's Day to commemorate the rescue of a couple who were executed for violating the prohibition of love and marriage in February 14. A month later, on March 14, the rescued lovers vowed that their love would last forever, so they named it White Day to commemorate this day. This festival originated in Europe and later spread to other parts of the world. Now white day is the day for boys to express their love for girls. Girls will give gifts or chocolates to boys they like on Valentine's Day in February 14. If boys have feelings for this girl on March 14, they will give her a gift back.

Needle holder [Festival] Needle holder is a day for women engaged in tailoring to rest, and it is also a day for worshipping needles that come and go sewing on weekdays. Generally speaking,1February 8th is designated as the needle protection day, but some regions also designate February 8th as the needle protection day. For a tailor who is quite busy on weekdays, this day is a very precious rest day.

Father's Day [Festival] Both Father's Day and Mother's Day hope that children can express their gratitude and care for their fathers on this festival. At the same time, remind everyone to be filial to his father on weekdays. According to the survey, in Japan, there are fewer and fewer opportunities for fathers to get along with their children. On the one hand, fathers may always be busy with work, on the other hand, they may have little time to accompany their children to grow up. Therefore, on Father's Day, fathers are sometimes called upon to take advantage of opportunities to communicate with their children.

Mother's Day [Festival] Mother's Day is on the second Sunday in May every year. 19 14 years, the United States designated this day as Mother's Day, which has continued until now and spread all over the world. In addition, I believe that everyone has heard the story of the origin of Mother's Day since childhood and should know everything about Mother's Day. On this day, in addition to sending red carnations and gifts to my mother, I also want my mother to have a good rest on this day to thank her for her hard work and care every day. But in fact, as a child, you should be filial to your mother, help her and make her happy every day.

April Fool's Day [Festival] April Fool's Day, like Christmas Day, is not directly related to Japanese history. These festivals came from Europe and America. April 1 day, there are tricks such as telling unintentional lies and joking with people. Because people are teased as fools, they are called April Fool's Day. You can relax a little on this day and treat some unreasonable or interesting jokes as games!

On the 12th year of Taisho (1923), September 1 day1:58, a tragic earthquake struck Kanto and its surrounding areas, killing about190,000 people. Every September 1 day, the anniversary of the great earthquake is a memorial service held in the comfort hall in Motian District, Tokyo.

Disaster Prevention Day [Festival] September 1 day is the disaster prevention day. We set this date because we don't want a tragic event like the Great Kanto Earthquake to happen again on September 1923. Therefore, this day is an evacuation training exercise day for schools, municipal governments, companies and regions at all levels throughout the country. Hiroshima original explosion anniversary [festival] August 6 is Hiroshima original explosion anniversary. This day is not only used to commemorate those who died in the Second World War, but also to pray that there is no war and all peace in the world.

Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Memorial Day [Festival] August 9 is Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Memorial Day. This day is to commemorate the people who died under the threat of Nagasaki atomic bomb in World War II, and use it as a mirror to pray for peace without war.

There are two festivals on the other side of the river in a year, namely the vernal equinox and the autumn equinox, which are sandwiched in the middle of the week. The other shore in Buddhism refers to "the other shore where the deceased crossed the river". For those who are still alive, the so-called other shore is the world of death. In order to comfort the ancestors who have been on the other side, we must go to the grave during this time on the other side.

The allies in World War II demanded that Japan promise to accept unconditional surrender. The news was broadcast by the Emperor to the whole of Japan on August 5th, 1945. Now this day has become the anniversary of the final war, mainly to comfort those who died in the war, but also to remember that there is no determination to fight again.

Appreciating the moon [festivals] is the habit of appreciating the moon in most eastern countries. In Japan, on August 15, meatballs, seasonal fruits and other items will be placed by the window to worship the moon, and then enjoy the moon. The moon will look particularly beautiful if it hangs high in the quiet autumn sky. For Japanese people who are mainly agricultural, the original intention of enjoying the moon is to pray for a bumper harvest, but now it is purely to enjoy the moon.

July 53 [Festival]165438+1October 15 is a day to pray for the healthy growth of children. Odd numbers are auspicious numbers in Japan, so this is a very important odd year for children's growth, which is worth celebrating. The so-called odd-numbered years mean that boys are three and five years old and girls are three and seven years old. On that day, children will dress up and go to visit the shrine with their parents, and then they will buy red, white and slender chitose with bags painted with cranes or turtles. "Chitose" means Millennium, while cranes and turtles symbolize longevity in Japan. In addition, red and white are auspicious combinations for the Japanese, so the packaged chitose has the meaning of praying for the healthy growth of children.

Christmas [festival] is not limited to Christians in Japan. Many people will exchange Christmas gifts with their families or boyfriends and enjoy a big Christmas dinner together on Christmas Eve. Usually, people will prepare decorated Christmas cakes to celebrate. In order to stimulate consumption desire, various department stores and enterprises will start to speculate on the so-called Christmas activities before Christmas. From the second half of each year 1 1, department stores and shopping streets will be beautifully decorated, and then a series of Christmas promotions will be started.

Big Bad Day [Festival] The so-called big bad day is the last day of the year, which is 65438+February 3 1. In our words, the big bad day is New Year's Eve. In order to welcome the arrival of the new year, the cleaning work at home will end on this day, and the wanderers will also rush home to welcome the new year with their families on this day. At about 12 in the evening, temples all over the country will start ringing the bell of 108. Because Buddhism believes that people have 108 kinds of troubles, and ringing this clock can get rid of people's troubles, so knocking 108 times can get rid of all troubles. Therefore, in the evening, everyone will listen to this bell and eat New Year's buckwheat noodles that pray for health and longevity in the coming year.

The New Year is a very important moment for the Japanese. The school and company will have a holiday of 1~2 weeks, when the wanderer will go home to reunite with his family. In order to welcome the new year's cleaning inside and outside the home, we will also prepare loose doors, straw ropes hanging on the doors, mirror cakes and other things. In addition, the bells ringing in the temple on New Year's Eve and the buckwheat noodles in the New Year are also to welcome the arrival of the New Year. When the new year comes, everyone will put on kimono and go to the temple to pay a New Year call and pray for all the health and happiness in the new year. In addition, it is also a traditional custom full of fun to send greeting cards and receive red envelopes in the New Year.

Adult Day [Festival] 65438+ 10/5 is an adult day. It is used to bless young men and women who have just turned 20. On this day, a rite of passage will be held, which means that children will become adults and will be recognized as officially entering the society. According to class, region and gender, there are various forms of bar mitzvah. Girls will wear gorgeous vibrating sleeves to attend the ceremony on this day. In addition, in Japan, as long as you are over 20 years old, you have the right to vote and citizenship, and you are also allowed to drink and smoke. So this day is a very important day.

Founding Day [Festival] February 1 1 is the founding day and a national holiday. The so-called "People's Republic of China (PRC) was founded" is not as long as the American Independence Day. Its original intention is rooted in the legend of Emperor Jimmu's accession to the throne in ancient times. According to legend, the first emperor Emperor Jimmu ascended the throne in February of 1 1, so this day was regarded as the beginning of Japan, which was designated as the founding day of Japan. After World War II, this festival was abolished on the grounds that it had no historical basis. But it was revived after 1967 and continues to this day.

Vernal equinox [Festival] vernal equinox is around March 2 1. On this day, the day will be as long as the night. In order to praise the greatness of nature and cherish creatures, Japan has designated this day as a national holiday. Three days before and after the vernal equinox add up to seven days, which is called "the other side of spring". From the Buddhist point of view, the other shore means "world bliss". In the meantime, whether you are a Buddhist or not, you must go to the grave. It is a kind of mourning for the soul of the deceased to clean up the grave and then put flowers and incense to worship.

Plant Festival [Festival] April 29th is a plant festival. This day was originally a day to celebrate Hirohito's birthday, but since 1989, it has become a national festival. Japan also began to take the Golden Week holiday from this day, during which there are four national holidays, Children's Day, plus Saturday and Sunday, which is the week with the most holidays except the Spring Festival and summer vacation.

Constitutional Memorial Day [Festival] May 3rd is a constitutional memorial day to commemorate the implementation of the Japanese Constitution on May 3rd. 1947. After the introspection of World War II, Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution clearly stipulated that we should give up the war and not have an army. However, in order to have the ability of self-defense, the existence of self-defense forces is allowed. In addition to pacifism, national sovereignty and respect for basic human rights are also the basic spirit of the Japanese Constitution.

Children's Day [Festival] May 5th is Children's Day, which used to be called Dragon Boat Festival to celebrate the growth of boys. Today has become a festival to celebrate the growth of all children. On this day, families with boys will decorate with May pictures. There are also customs such as inserting carp flags, soaking calamus soup, eating zongzi and cypress cakes.

Ocean Day [Festival] Ocean Day is July 20th. 1966 has been designated as a national holiday. Thank the ocean and nature for providing resources.

Respect for the Elderly Festival was designated as a national holiday on September 15 and 1966. On this day, everyone will get together with grandparents, parents or other elderly people to pay their respects.

Autumn Equinox [Festival] The autumn equinox is one of the 24 solar terms. The autumnal equinox is on September 23rd in the new calendar, and the day before the war is the day of the Autumn Festival. After the war, it became a festival for people. The three days before and after the autumnal equinox add up to seven days, which is the time to remember our ancestors and hold a dharma meeting in the temple. At this time, people will make some dumplings or meatballs with bean paste and give them to relatives or people they know. In addition, they will go to the graves or temples of their ancestors to worship.

Sports Festival [Festival] 1964 Olympic Games opens in Tokyo. To commemorate this day, the second Monday of 10 was designated as the sports festival of 1966.

Cultural Festival [Festival] 1 1.3 is a day to commemorate the promulgation of the new constitution and celebrate Japan's peace and cultural development.

Thank you for hard work Festival [Festival]165438+1October 23rd is not a day to thank all the people who are working, but a day to express respect for hard work, cheer for work achievements and express gratitude among citizens.

Emperor's birthday [Festival]1February 23rd is the birthday of today's emperor [Heisei]. The ceremony to celebrate the emperor's birthday was originally called "Eternal Festival", which was started at the order of Emperor Hirohito in Nara era, and was later abolished for some time. It was not until the reform government resumed it in the name of one of the four major festivals, and it officially became a national festival on 1873. With the different times, the date of celebrating the birth of the Emperor will be different. Meiji Emperor is165438+1October 3, Emperor Taishō is 65438+1October 3/day, and Hirohito is April 29. 1932, a bomb attack occurred in the Japanese Concession in Shanghai, and the North Korean commander General Masaaki Shirakawa died. Because of this, Tianchang Festival was abolished after the war, but it was renamed Emperor's Birthday, which has continued to this day.